Tangled By Fate

Chapter 586  ENVIOUS

"I didn't know that you had a thing for antiques. But I apologize, I cannot help you." "Why not?" Eugene was surprised that she refused to help.

"She left Utahill. She told me that she fell in love with a foreigner and left with him. That was long time ago. I also kept moving from one place to another place. We couldn't exchange any letters. So, I have no idea where she is."

Mixing with the truth, she came up with a story and told him without feeling guilty. Eugene's shoulders slumped. "Is that so…" He looked despondent. He didn't press her any further.

"So, I'll be heading back now. Do you want me to give you a ride?" he offered. "I can assure you that my carriage is more comfortable than the local carriage."

"Thank you for the offer. I have some business to do. You go ahead," Veronica told him.

As she tried to make him leave, Eugene hesitated. "Do you mind if I tag along with you."

"I mind. It's a personal business."

"Fine," Eugene didn't push her any further. "When can we meet again?"

"Hmm… I don't know. If I'm in town and you are also roaming around, we will certainly meet again. Until then, farewell," Veronica politely bowed and then turned around. Before he knew it, she blended into the crowd. It was already evening. The street lamps in the red-light district weren't the brightest. He couldn't see her anywhere in the dark. "She isn't an ordinary woman anymore," he mumbled looking at the far distance. "She was never an ordinary woman." He couldn't help but smile in amusement. He suddenly felt jealous of her. He knew he could never roam around the city in the dark without guards around him. They were always watching over him. And here she was, walking along on her own without anyone's protection. She was freer than any bird in town.

He then went inside the carriage. After the carriage left the red-light district, Ironin moved from the dark shadow. He met Veronica in front of a pawn shop.

When he came, she asked him, "Did he try to follow me?"

"No, he left," Ironin curtly answered.

Veronica smiled in return. They headed home.

After reaching home, Veronica took the communication device and headed out once again. She went as far as she could get from the holy temple and called Arthur.

Arthur instantly received the call. "Nica…"

His deep voice warmed Veronica's heart. "Arthur, how are you?"

Arthur seemed to savor his voice before replying, "How can I be fine without you? How are things? Are you okay? Are you done with your mission?"

Veronica was shoved by the series of questions. She couldn't help smiling upon hearing his concern. "I want to say everything went smoothly. Unfortunately, I can't."

Arthur heard her sighing. He immediately asked, "What happened?"

Veronica told him everything. When he heard how the Rosemary temple was invaded and the saint was attacked, he frowned. "Nica, I think you should come back. Let Zinnia take care of Saint Ava. Darius and Felix can look for the clues to find the witch. Since she is still alive and already in the holy country, that place is no longer safe for you."

"I understand what you mean but I promised Felix…"

"There is nothing you can do for him unless he can get the witch and have the scrolls."

"But I'm capable of taking care of myself," Veronica grumbled.

"Nica, it's not that I don't trust you. I know you are well capable of taking care of yourself. I just don't want you to turn into a dragon and attract more attention to yourself. I'm pretty sure you don't want the world to know that either. It's not that I don't want to protect you from others. I know you will feel guilty about the bloodbath."

After telling her about his thoughts, he mentioned, "Moreover, Ovior and Dorothy's wedding is coming soon. You have to prepare a party dress and meet up with Catherine. Speaking of which, she visited me yesterday. She wanted to talk to you about something."

"Is that so? Did she say anything to you?" Veronica was surprised. Her friend knew she was busy. Something important she might want to share and that's why she wanted to contact her. Going through Arthur would be the easiest way to reach out to her since she was away from home.

"No, she wanted to talk to you privately. I didn't pry," Arthur answered.

Veronica finally concluded, "All right, I will talk to Saint Ava and decide what to do."

"Hurry and come home," Arthur said seductively. "I miss you."

Veronica felt blood rushing on her face. She knew Ironin was closely guarding her and he was listening to their conversation even if he didn't want to. She felt embarrassed realizing that he heard Arthur flirting with her.

"I… I miss you too. Bye!" She quickly locked the device.

She headed back to Darius and Zinnia's house. She found Saint Ava having a meal with others.

"About time you show up," Darius commented. "What did Arthur say?"

Veronica replied, "He said it's not a safe place for me since the witch is still alive."

"What of it? You can take care of the witch single handedly," Darius said.

"Yes but think about the consequences later on. That's what Arthur is worried about," Veronica told him.

Realizing what she meant, Darius sealed his mouth.

"I see that you are happily married," Saint Ava commented. "You are living your life."

"That I am," Veronica didn't deny. After dinner, she was alone with Saint Ava. "Say. You want to escape your responsibility so badly that you left the country. Why are you bothering with our affairs now? You realize that if you didn't leave, things wouldn't turn out like this, right?" The Saint stated.

"You are correct, Saint Ava," Veronica didn't refute. "I want to live a happy life. I wanted to roam around the world. Somehow, I got tangled with the situation. It's like fate is playing with me. I don't know what to think about it. The more I want to lead a normal life, the more I get involved with this kind of situation." 

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